Brenda...the lump on my tongue wasn't hard. I was put on steriods too in the beginning, by my so called Dentist. I'm now on Nexium for acid reflux because I had the feeling something was in my throat and I thought it was a tumor. I had a CT/Pet Scan no tumor in my throat it was acid reflux. I also lost 20 pounds plus pounds when I was going through this asking for help from 5 doctors.

If it was me and know what I know today I would make an appointment to see an Oral Surgeon asap. Shame on the ENT you went to, when I hear thing like this it P.O.'s me right to know end. Seems a few Dr.'s take this with a grain of salt, they should be ashamed of themselves. Nothing to have a biopsy what's up with them that's what I'd like to know. If it's their valuable time it took longer for my tongue to get numb (while he saw other patients) than to take the biopsy.

Make phone calls and get moving on this it's nothing to mess with and also for peace of mind.

Keep us posted...take care...